Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

later than; following

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

in addition

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

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From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

eagerly desirous

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

brought together in one place

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

share the suffering of

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

recognizable; marked

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a social unit living together

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

showing a lack of attention or care

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

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From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

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From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

and nothing more

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

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From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I find Mr Worthy has a law-suit depending; when that is settled he is to accompany my friend to Italy.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain.

precisely as stated

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

at the time that

From this reading When I seemed to compassionate his sufferings, his gratitude assumed a grateful humility; but the moment I appeared the least inattentive to his misfortunes, his countenance collected such an air of dignity, as not only reproached my seeming want of sensibility, but reminded me also, that his sufferings were not the consequences of guilt, nor could in the least degree lessen his greatness of mind.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading He appears to me a very acute, sensible man;--we were talking the other day of the disturbances at Madras, and of the strange conduct of the people in Leadenhall-Street--He said it put him in mind of Anacharsus's observation to Solon, as they were returning from a public assembly, 'That he could not help being greatly astonished to find, that, in their deliberations, it was the _wise that spoke_, and that _fools that decided_.'

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading It may easily be conceived the Marquis is most anxious to inquire after his family--but gratitude to Mr Worthy has made him accompany him to England.